The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.

Mosquitoes are appearing earlier than usual this year, raising fears of a major summer outbreak as experts warn that warm May weather and repeated light rain have created ideal breeding conditions across residential areas. (News On Japan)

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for an infected liver cyst and is expected to return to work on June 23 while continuing outpatient care for about two weeks. (News On Japan)

Centrist Reform Alliance leader Ogawa has secured agreement from the leaders of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito to establish a consultative body to discuss a possible merger of the three parties. (News On Japan)

A bill to revise the national referendum law, which sets procedures for constitutional amendments, was approved by the House of Representatives plenary session and is expected to enter deliberation at the House of Councillors Commission on the Constitution on June 24. (News On Japan)

Japan will face Tunisia in its second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 21 in Monterrey, a northern Mexican city known for its mountains, modern skyline and unexpectedly strong connections with Japan. (News On Japan)

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.

Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.